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Right now, our dollar is trading at about 80 cents against the American greenback. The British pound and the Euro are also highly valued against our money. That allows foreign investment in the GTA market. “They’re purchasing a $300,000 property for $220,000 US,” Royal LePage sales representative Wasim Jarrah said. “To them, that’s a great deal.”

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CHRIS SIMON csimon@yrmg.com If you’re planning to buy a house in the Greater Toronto Area, be prepared to go to war. As demand in the local housing market increases substantially on an almost monthly basis, so, too, does the number of bidding wars. Graham Jones, a Re/Max Hallmark agent who has worked in the industry for 25 years, just sold a house in a bidding war that netted his clients a substantial profit. Their Richmond Hill bungalow was listed for $899,000. There were nine bidders and the property sold for $1.43 million. He compares the sale to “winning the lottery” for his clients.

We’re not building new homes fast enough to support demand. Also, Baby Boomers are choosing to stay in their homes, rather than downsize. “If you look at the number of housing starts compared to population growth, we’re just not building homes fast enough,” Joe Asensio, of JN Asensio Realty Inc., said.

INTEREST RATES AT HISTORIC LOWS “It was underpriced a little bit to set up the bidding war, but still, it set records all over the place,” Jones said. “We had three bidders that were just beating the living daylights out of each other. We didn’t know where they were going to stop. It’s a nice home, but it’s a 65-year-old, 900-square-foot bungalow on a 50-foot lot. They (sellers) are so happy. I can’t even >>>We’re, page 3

They’re helping to stabilize the economy and make home purchases much more appealing, Asensio said. “The real estate market is going to stay nuts for a long time yet,” he said.

BIDDING ABOVE ASKING PRICE In northern York Region and some areas of southern Simcoe County, for example, Chinese buyers are bidding amounts substantially above asking price. Wasim Jarrah estimates Chinese bidders account for 60 per cent of people placing bids in multiple-offer situations in the area.

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in the Park brings wBard Shakespeare to life Bard in the Park, a non-profit theatre company that aims to give east-end residents a summertime injection of culture and classical theatre, will be kicking off its 12th season with two preview performances of Shakespeare’s enigmatic and fun romp, Love’s Labour’s Lost, this evening and Friday at 7 p.m. at Norwood Park, which is south of Gerrard Street East and west of Main Street. Shows will take place From June 13 to 19 at Kew Gardens, 2075 Queen St. E. at Lee Avenue. Admission is pay-what-youcan. Seating is not provided, so bring blankets, folding chairs and snacks. Visit www.bardinthepark. com takes place along Kingston Road wArtwalk

The Kingston Road Village Business Community is hosting its annual Artwalk and Street Fest Saturday. The free, family-friendly event will run from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. along Kingston Road in the Upper Beach from Main Street to Henley Gardens. The Artwalk and Street Fest will feature local businesses, storefronts, and community centres

showcasing a range of east-end and Toronto-based artists, while offering special promotions and entertainment. Visit the Kingston Road Village Facebook page. Greater Riverdale Street Sale on Saturday The 24th annual Greater Riverdale Street Sale is set for Saturday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. This year the streets participating are Broadview, Logan, Carlaw, Howland, Sparkhall, Bain, Withrow, Riverdale, Langley, Victor, and Simpson. In the event of rain, the event will be held Sunday.

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Toronto author and lawyer M. Jane Fairburn will be speaking about her book, The Life and Work of City Builder Roland Caldwell Harris: Citizen of the Beach, Tuesday at Beaches Library, 2161 Queen St. E. at Lee Avenue. Hosted by the Beach and East York Historical Society, the presentation will run from 7 to 8 p.m. The recently revived historical society will hold its annual general meeting beforehand from 6:30 to 7 p.m. Registration will begin at

6:15 p.m. All are welcome. For more information, call 416-393-7703.

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Kimberley Junior Public School and Community Centre 55 are co-hosting a Family Fun Night on Thursday, June 9. All are welcome to take part in various activities and enjoy food and drink. It will run from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Kimberley, 50 Swanwick Ave. at Kimberley Avenue. Call 416-6911113 or 416-393-1451 for details. of music at St. John’s Catholic Church wVariety

St. John’s Catholic Church in the Upper Beach will hold its annual choir concert on Thursday, June 9. The concert will feature a wide range of music including classical, opera, Broadway tunes and spiritual. It is set to begin at 7:30 p.m. Admission is free but a freewill offering is welcome. All proceeds will be directed to the choir to help cover various expenses. St. John’s Catholic Church is at 794 Kingston Rd. at Malvern Avenue. Call 416-699-2518 for details.

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Slobberfest back on the Boardwalk Dog lovers are invited to make their way to the Beach Saturday for Slobberfest. Presented by Community Centre 55, the annual event of all things canine will run from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Leuty Pavilion, along the Boardwalk at the foot of Lee Avenue.

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‘We’re just not building enough homes’ >>>from page 1 are at or near record lows, the begin to tell you. They’re retirCanadian dollar lags behind ing and going to buy a piece of other world currencies and, property up north and build historically, GTA real estate is a relatively safe investment a house. They got way more money in their pocket than gamble. they expected. They’re abso“Our real estate, in world lutely thrilled. Every deal I’ve dollars, is still much cheaper done in the past two years has than in Washington or been multiple offers.” London,” Mark Weisleder, It seems this story is a partner in Vaughan’s becoming commonplace. RealEstateLawyers.ca LLP The firm, said. Toronto Real “We had three “Even if it’s Estate Board increased, it’s reported a bidders that were a good investjust beating the 12.6-perment for forcent increase living daylights out eigners.” Immigration in home sellof each other. We ing prices in does play a role April, when didn’t know where in driving the compared market upward. they were going to the same to stop.” The Ontario period government l a s t y e a r. estimates about The average home sold for 100,000 immigrants move $766,472 in Toronto in April, into the province each year. compared to $690,658 in April Many of those people settle 2015. Throughout the rest of in the GTA. Between Aurora in York the GTA, average prices also increased from $605,336 in Region and Innisfil in Simcoe April 2015 to $724,235 this County, there appears to be year. an influx of Chinese buyers. The increase is blamed on “They can move their several factors. Interests rates family here while still finding

TIPS FOR SELLERS ‘stay calm’ POKER FACE Poker face — While you may be excited or overwhelmed when bids come in, it’s important to keep emotions in check. “The bidding process can be fun to watch,” Asensio says. “Even if you love the offer, stay calm. Nobody’s supposed to know your reaction.”

CLOSING INSURANCE This will cover you in case the proposed buyer has to back away. Deposits don’t necessarily end up in the hands of the sellers. In many cases, that money actually ends up in trust accounts held within the real estate industry. “Those cheques don’t go anywhere; they’re just lost,” Asensio says.

ANOTHER HOME LINED UP Consider purchasing the next property before placing your current home on the market. This lessens the risk of market fluctuations and ensures there’s a place for you to go after you sell. “You’ve got to do it within the same time (period),” Weisleder says. “Otherwise, you’re speculating whether the market will go down or up and you could be without a place to live.”

affordable housing,” Royal LePage sales representative Wasim Jarrah, who works out of an office in Aurora, said. “Chinese buyers are savvy. They like to negotiate and feel like they’ve got a good deal. It’s the same thing that happened to Markham, and for the Italians in Vaughan. It’s a very healthy real estate market. Even when people are purchasing in multiple offers, they’ll realize a profit if they stay in their properties for up to three years. The (current) sellers are making a sizable profit as well.” There’s also a significant lack of inventory — a combination of slowly progressing new construction sites and an apparent unwillingness by aging Baby Boomers to sell their homes and downsize. “If you look at the number of housing starts compared to population growth, we’re just not building homes fast enough,” Joe Asensio, of the Brampton-based JN Asensio Realty, said. “You see homes going up everywhere, but they’re all sold before they even build them. I’m on the tail end of the Baby Boomers; this will sound terrible, but we’re just not dying fast enough. People need somewhere to live; there just isn’t enough affordable housing available. This trend will continue for a long while. The real estate market is going to stay nuts for a long time yet. I don’t know whether there’s a need to slow it down.” Asensio is involved in multiple-offer scenarios daily. He watched 51 offers roll in for a property in Brampton recently and admits the number of bids on homes in the area will often enter double digits. Jones agrees with these assessments that Asian buyers, low interest rates and short supply have driven the housing market. However, some sectors are in higher demand than others. For example, townhouses and condominiums are not generally seeing the same percentage increases in value as freehold homes. “People don’t have a lot of options,” Jones said. “It’s impossible to tell whether it’s foreign or domestic money, but there’s certainly a lot of Asian buyers who are des-

perately trying to get freehold properties in the GTA. Condos and townhouses still sell, and you might even get the occasional bidding war, but it’s two offers or three. Condos have gone up, but it’s not what’s driving the market.” Prime market conditions are leading to high demand for houses. Jarrah says any York Region property, for example, currently listed at an appropriate market value, will likely fetch $50,000 to $100,000 more than asking price, if there’s an offer presentation date attached. That date is key because it forces all potential buyers to make blind bids on the property. “It creates an atmosphere of competitiveness,” Jarrah said. “No one really knows what that offer price is or what the conditions are. I don’t know what the offer is, but if I want that house, I’m going to put in a lot more money and take out conditions for inspection and financing and everything else. Given there’s a shortage of housing on the market, people want to get into the market and they have to compete.” Of the more than 120 houses that were listed in Newmarket in early May, for example, nearly 110 had offer dates attached, Jarrah said. However, the hot market is creating some unintended consequences. With prices jumping so quickly, banks are having difficulty accurately gauging property values. So lenders are starting to ask purchasers to come up with larger down payments, to make up for the significant difference between the assessed value of the home and its purchase price. “Every home has a reasonable limit to what it’s worth,” Asensio said. “We’ve had a couple of scenarios where we’ve actually turned down offers because they were so high you can’t finance to these levels. We’ve turned offers away that were astronomical for the value of the area. That’s a hard decision. The need and the greed of the seller factors in.” Bidders also often exclude some standard conditions from their offers, including

TIPS FOR BUYERS ‘leave emotion at home’ DON’T GET EMOTIONAL While a property may be incredibly attractive and well staged, those lovely accents will disappear once the seller packs up. Establish price margins before putting in an offer on a home. “You can’t get emotional. Leave the emotion at home. You need to feel good about this win, not think, ‘I got this house, but at what price?” Joe Asensio, of JN Asensio Realty Inc., says.

GET A HOME INSPECTION This will allow you to feel more comfortable with simplified purchase conditions. Mini inspections have become more popular in the GTA as the housing market heats up. An inspector will check mechanical systems, structure, dampness and the “bones” of the house.

CHEQUE IN HAND If you like the property, make sure the seller knows you’re serious. “If 10 people show up, one guy has a cheque and nine don’t, he may not have the best offer, but he’s a sure deal,” Asensio says.

DON’T LIVE FOR YOUR MORTGAGE Make sure the house doesn’t cost you a social life. It’s important to be able to spend a night on the town every once in awhile. If necessary, look north into smaller markets, such as Simcoe County. home inspections. The deci“Are we overpriced?” sion is putting purchasers at Asensio said “Realistically… not really. We’re still one of risk. “It’s a s c a r y t h i n g ,” the most affordable areas in the country. I don’t believe Weisleder said. “The pressure is high to put in an offer we’re in a bubble and I don’t without conditions, in order foresee that prices are going to win the bidding war. When to drop anytime soon.” you put in an offer without While rising home values conditions, you could have may excite potential sellers, all kinds of serious problems they need to remember that with the property condition other houses are also jumpafter closing, ing in price. which could “We’ve turned So, the hike cost who may negate some of their knows how offers away that much money were astronomical gains when to fix.” they try to for the value of the The market area. That’s a hard purchase is also forcing another decision. The need first-time property. and the greed of homebuySellers ers to look the seller factors in.” should consider buying for cheaper properties the next farther north, in municihouse first, before listing their palities such as Barrie, Essa current property — a decision Township, Georgina and that will ensure a smoother Innisfil. transition between homes. Buyers, meanwhile, are “Newmarket is not a firsttime homebuyer community advised to stay within their anymore,” Jarrah said, noting means, even if that forces the market should stay hot for them to walk away from a another 12 to 18 months. bidding war. Others aren’t sure the “Don’t sacrifice everything to make that mortgage paymarket will slow down by then. ment,” Weisleder said.

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arlier this year, Mayor John Tory impressed with his evidence-based approach to leadership. Remember that? How faced with evidence that his SmartTrack heavy rail plan couldn’t work as planned, and a three-stop Scarborough subway would be unaffordable, Tory listened to expert advice and admitted he’d been wrong? Tory displayed brave and refreshingly flexible leadership, and it promised great things for the remainder of the term. It’s a shame to think that the virtues of 2016 might be a short-lived blip. Last week, Tory and his Executive Committee received more expert advice – this time from city manager Peter Wallace – about the sorry state of the city’s finances. Wallace made it clear the city our view is headed for a financial wall, as early as 2017 and One election possibly certainly soon after. promise mayor It has been a long time coming. should break Toronto council has managed to increase services the same time as it’s kept property tax increases low for about a decade, thanks to circumstances beyond council’s control and that cannot continue. The city’s red hot real estate market has meant that the land transfer tax has increased by about 150 per cent, and the province has been steadily uploading welfare costs. It was nice while it lasted, and it let councillors and the single-family homeowners they were elected by off the hook. Well, no more. Wallace made it clear that Toronto politicians need to impose new and reliable revenue tools, and also take better advantage of the major revenue tool they have: property taxes. If they don’t, then service cuts, possibly unpalatable ones, are inevitable. Tory and his Executive Committee didn’t buy it. Our mayor, in particular, advanced the non sequitur argument that because nearly all voters supported mayoral candidates who wanted taxes kept at the rate of inflation, Wallace’s analysis didn’t fly. Or to put it another way: uninformed opinion ought to trump irrefutable fact. We understand at some point, a mayor has to dig in on an election promise, and this mayor has let a number of his promises slide already. But with the future of the city clearly at stake, surely the mayor can bow to reality...just this once more.

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City left in a haze waiting for feds’ marijuana laws A bright flash of reason emerged in the haze of Toronto’s new war on drugs this week, when the Toronto Board of Health supported a Joe Cressy motion to essentially ask the federal government what ought to be done about marijuana over the next year or so. That’s how long Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s Liberals have given themselves to come up with legislation governing soonto-be-legalized marijuana use. New MP and former Toronto police chief Bill Blair is taking the lead on crafting the legislation, and taking appropriate time doing it, so when it finally shows up in the spring of 2017, expect premium law. Until then? Well legally it’s pretty straightforward. Trafficking marijuana remains illegal. It is a criminal offence to do so. It is legal to dispense marijuana for medical purposes, but the law as written is restrictive enough that the Supreme Court

david nickle the city has ordered the federal government to make up a new one. Looked at through that lens, the raids police and bylaw officials conducted last week on storefront medical marijuana dispensaries are entirely appropriate, and the 90 individuals, many of them hourly employees, will deserve what they get. It doesn’t matter if the law will be changed to something excellent for pot smokers a year or so from now: right now the law is the law and that is that. Trouble is that the legal lens is not the only lens through which we view this. Marijuana was, is, and will be a widely used drug. It has harmful effects, but those effects exist within a range that most reasonable people find tolerable, the same as they tolerate alco-

hol and tobacco. The major harm marijuana does has to do with its illegality: it funds criminal organizations and puts otherwise innocent people in jail. The reason we are on the road to legalizing marijuana stems in part from those views. So, what’s wrong really with the proliferation of storefront operations in flagrant violation of the soon-to-be laws? The answer is that there is plenty wrong, when you look at it through a third lens: that of public health. According to the report before the board of health this week, there are significant health risks associated with the heavy consumption of the drug, particularly for those who begin their use of it in adolescence. It impacts brain development, and it may trigger psychotic disorders in people genetically prone to them. It’s not nearly the gateway drug some argue

it is, but limited studies indicate it can, in some, increase the risk of going on to more dangerous drugs. And there is a small risk of dependence, and respiratory effects. There is a small amount of evidence that cannabis can cause developmental issues in pregnancy, and dangerous impairment while driving an automobile. There is something of a haze over all this, because marijuana’s illegality has limited the amount of research on its impacts. That haze is unavoidable, and will only be cleared in time. But in setting the long timetable for legislative clarity, the federal government does owe Toronto and the rest of the country some guidance on how to deal with this substance that until then is neither here nor there.

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Doors Open at the old Don Jail At left, Christine Berube takes advantage of Doors Open Toronto to photograph inside the Old Don Jail Sunday. Above, Robert poses for a photograph inside a cell in the Old Don Jail, while Jinette snaps a picture. Doors Open Toronto saw numerous buildings across the city open their doors for members of the public to visit. Initially the Don Jail was used as a reform jail, remaining operational for 113 years, eventually closing in 1977. After years of stagnation, Bridgepoint Active Healthcare purchased the property as part of their plans for a new campus. Benjamin Priebe/Metroland

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JOANNA LAVOIE jlavoie@insidetoronto.com Canadian abstract/contemporary visual artist Andrew Stelmack credits the success of his career in art to his debut 10 years ago at the Riverdale Art Walk (RAW). Stelmack, a former Beach resident who has lived in Regent Park near Dundas and Parliament streets for the last three years, said he couldn’t be more grateful the organizers of the popular art crawl gave him an opportunity to showcase and sell his work in June 2006. “That whole experience was my spring board and it gave me the confidence to try new things. The Riverdale Art Walk was a chance to put myself out there and get real feedback from the public,” said Stelmack, a native of Winnipeg, Manitoba who has called Toronto home since 1991. “That first year, I sold everything. It was ridiculous and I was dumbfounded.” Stelmack, who has participated in the RAW six times, has gone on to take part in numerous art shows and exhibits. His pieces are regularly on display at Toronto’s St. Germain and PI Creative galleries as well as at galleries in Oakville, Prince Edward County, and Ottawa. Stelmack has also recently been working on setting up gallery spaces in the lobby of two condos in Liberty Village. Prior to becoming a visual artist, Stelmack worked as a theatre, film, and TV actor. After four years of performing in the Toronto production of The Lion King, Stelmack said he was burned out and in need of an extended break to recharge. On a whim, he decided to try his hand at visual arts.

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Andrew Stelmack will bring his artwork to this weekend’s Riverdale Art Walk.

Eats and Beats In conjunction with the Riverdale Art Walk, the Riverside Business Improvement Area in partnership with Streetcar and Hullmark developments will present the fourth annual East and Beats Street Festival. This event will run from 1 to 6 p.m. Saturday on Queen Street between the Don Valley Parkway and Empire Avenue. The festival will feature local eateries opening up their doors, serving tasty eats, and offering musical entertainment. For all the details, visit www. riverside-to.com/event-listings/ eats-beats-in-riversideto “It was totally random. I literally had never picked up a paint brush,” said Stelmack, whose pieces are now found in scores of private and corporate collections across Canada and the United States. “I seemed to have a good eye for colour and people for my often asked advice when paint-

ing their homes.” His gamble paid off as scores of people took to his colourful, abstract works. “I like to use really bold, strong colours,” he said, about how he tries to create pieces that convey calm within the chaos. “The more you look at my pieces, the more you’re drawn into them.” Stelmack said a good friend suggested he apply to take part in the Riverdale Art Walk and the rest, as they say, is history. This weekend, Stelmack will once again be showcasing and selling his pieces in the 18th annual edition of the Riverdale Art Walk. The two-day fine art exhibition will feature more than 180 established and emerging artists exhibiting painting, photography, mixed media, printmaking, drawing and sculpture. It takes place Saturday and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. in retail spaces on Queen Street and at Leslieville’s Jimmie Simpson Park. For more information, visit www.artistsnetwork.ca

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For more than two decades, former National Ballet of Canada principal dancer Aleksandar Antonijevic was in front of a camera, performing on stage as a renowned ballet dancer. These days, the 10-year Upper Beach resident spends most of his time behind the lens of a camera as a successful photographer. Seven years ago, Antonijevic, who officially retired from professional dancing in 2014 after an illustrious 23-year career with the National Ballet of Canada, found a new passion in photography. Antonijevic, who is originally from Serbia but has called Toronto home since 1991, admits he didn’t know what his life would look like without dance. “Dance was such a huge part of my identity. It was tough to consider the next steps,” he said. On a whim, Antonijevic said he decided to get a camera for his 40th birthday. Growing up in Serbia, his step-father was into hobby photography and he thought he’d give it a try. “It became really obvious right away that it was something really natural to me,” Antonijevic said, adding photography was also something that often accompanied his career in dance. “As a dancer and a performer, we’re often around photographers and I’ve been photographed for some campaigns. I felt I had a good eye for angles. I was mindful of the light and position.” Two years later, Antonijevic was invited to photograph the National Ballet’s dress rehearsals in Ottawa for its 2009 show, Sleeping Beauty. “I have no formal training but I have an aptitude for photography and capturing angles,” said Antonijevic. “My goal was to be a professional photographer recognized for my artistry. My biggest

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passion is fine art photography. I can’t begin to tell you how grateful I am to have discovered photography.” In May 2010, Antonijevic exhibited his first solo show in the west end of Toronto. He has also done two other original bodies of work, namely InFORMants, which was part of the 2013 CONTACT Photography Festival, and Till We Meet Again, A Love Letter, which was part of the same festival’s 2014 edition. Antonijevic’s third original body of work is titled Voyage into a Sacred Harbour. The two-year project features 20 nude photographic works of 12 current dancers from the National Ballet of Canada. Each model was photographed in a natural state without any makeup. The intimate images in his latest show, which were selected from more than 15,000 shots, aim to capture the shapes and shadows of the meticulously trained body in its most vulnerable form. Each print is a limited edition of five. The exhibit runs until June 9, Tuesdays through Sa t u rd a y s f ro m noon to 6 p.m., at Berenson Fine Art, 212 Avenue Rd.

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invited to share their concerns and talk about what they could do to prevent these types of destructive crimes from occurring. Some of the tips offered included installing better lighting and security cameras, even dashcams. Crime prevention audits and patrols around the community were also discussed. One of the first things, McIntosh said he’d do is put together crime prevention information for residents. “It’s about spreading the word, not spreading fear,” he said. “What we can do is educate and actually build a presence like a community watch.” All in attendance agreed that strengthening the lines of community between each other and the police would be key is addressing crime, which has seen an increase in the last two or so months.

Const. Jon Morrice of 55 Division’s Community Response Unit as well as Ward 32 Councillor MaryMargaret McMahon attended the meeting. Morrice said it’s a question of neighbours being more vigilant. “Let your presence be known. Let potential vandals know they’ve been seen,” he suggested. Morrice also said it’s important residents work with police and report crimes, no matter how small they are, as investigators can start a file and keep tabs on problematic areas in the community. McMahon reminded those at the meeting that despite the recent spate of incidents, Ward 32 is one of the safest areas of the city. For more information, email Info@krvcw.ca or visit www.krvcw.ca or facebook. com/krvcw

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Danforth Avenue hookah lounge’s licence is revoked by city The Toronto Licensing Tribunal (TLT), a seven-member panel that hears matters relating to a variety of licenses issued by the City’s Municipal Licensing and Standards Division, has permanently revoked the eating establishment license of a hookah lounge at 1530 Danforth Ave., just west of Coxwell Avenue. The establishment, which

was previously known as Rotana Café and more recently Cloud 9 Café, has been the scene of three murders in three years. The latest incident happened Sunday, April 16 when 20-year-old Abdullah Farah of Toronto was killed in a driveby shooting. Following this murder, the TLT immediately suspended

Cloud 9 Café’s business license and requested an expedited hearing at the tribunal regarding revocation of the establishment’s license. On May 18, the city’s licensing tribunal reached its decision and ordered the cafe’s managing director, Hussein Souddo, to immediately surrender his business license. Resident Jan Breuls-Dorang

was “ecstatic” to hear this news. “This has taken over my life for at least a year,” she said during a recent interview. Breuls-Dorang attended the TLT hearing last month and said she couldn’t believe what she learned was going on there. “We were shocked by the number of police calls to that address,” she said.

Just more than a year ago, 21-year-old Abdiweli Mohamed Yusuf was fatally shot outside what was then known as Rotana Café. The establishment had its license pulled, but continued operating. Last September, the TLT reinstated the café’s license. Beach resident Dominic Parker was also stabbed to death there in September

2013. Late last year, Nabil Huruy, who has a mental health disorder, was found to be not criminally responsible for his death. A child-care centre is now slated to go into 1530 Danforth Ave. and three adjoining storefronts. The Mirror made a number of attempts to reach Souddo but didn’t hear back.

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Just Do It! Art Show and Sale WHERE: Rebellion Gallery, 1495 Gerrard St. E. CONTACT: Grethe Jensen, http://grethejensen.com, grethe.je@ gmail.com COST: Free Grethe Jensen, east-end artist and teacher, has been running a series of painting workshops called Just Do It! She invited her students to participate in a weekend show and sale of their paintings. Opening reception is Friday, 6 to 9 p.m. Show continues Saturday 3 to 8 p.m. and Sunday, 1 to 5 p.m.

At Home Alone: Five Easy Steps to Independence WHEN: 6 to 8 p.m. WHERE: Jones Branch, 118 Jones Ave. CONTACT: Cathy, 416-393-7715 COST: Free A family workshop led by Toronto Public Health to help families prepare their 10 to 14 year old to be home alone safely. Space is limited. Call to register.

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Leslieville Tree Festival WHEN: Noon to 4 p.m. WHERE: Leslie Grove Park, 1158 Queen St. E. CONTACT: Susan Rolfe, www.yourleaf.org/leslievilletree-festival, info@yourleaf.org COST: Free Featuring displays from environmental groups, green vendors, musical and dance performances, children’s activities, artists, a ceremonial tree planting.

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TTC rolling out downsized trains If you’re taking the Sheppard line you may notice an unfamiliar sight on the rails. As of this week, the TTC has begun to run smaller versions of Toronto Rocket subway trains – the vehicles which let you pass from one end to the other unimpeded. The TTC board selected Line 4 as the location for testing trains with four cars instead of six, and one operator instead of two. Under the new system, a single TTC operator is also responsible for traditional “guard” duties such as opening doors and monitoring passengers entering and exiting the train. With automatic train operation planned within five years, the TTC says this system is as safe as the current two-person arrangement. won’t wmetrolinx add more parking

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Toronto Walk to Fight Arthritis set for Sunday The Toronto edition of the Arthritis Society’s Walk to Fight Arthritis is set for Sunday in the Beach. Registration will get underway at 8:45 a.m. at Woodbine Park, at Coxwell Avenue and Lake Shore Boulevard East. This year’s event is taking place in partnership with the Muhtadi International Drumming Festival, which is also being held at Woodbine

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Muhtadi drumming festival in Woodbine Park The 17th annual Muhtadi International Drumming Festival (MIDF) is coming to Woodbine Park in the Beach this weekend. The two-day celebration of the drum, its presence in all cultures and its cultural relevance today in communities around the world, will run from noon to 8 p.m. on June 4 and 5. The only annual of its kind in festival in North America, the Muhtadi International

Drumming Festival features two days of family-friendly festivities with live performances, workshops, vendors, food, and a beer garden.. This year’s event will have a South Asian theme and will feature a lineup of more than 50 local and international master drummers and drum groups on two stages including Gurpreep Chana, Professor Trichy Sankaran, Dhol Circle, and Hummingbird Tassa Group.

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Special Services

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Mortgages/Loans

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Dog Walking and Pet Services

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Articles Wanted

ANTIQUES

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Tenders

Metroland Media Toronto

INVITATION TO BID

Metroland Media Toronto is accepting tenders to deliver our weekly product to drop locations within the downtown Toronto area 1-2 times per week. This entails picking up product from our North York location on Wednesday’s, deliveries completed by Thursday’s at 12:00noon to all drop locations. All applicants must be a registered business, have a cargo van or cube truck and a valid HST number. Bid packages available at the Reception desk of: Metroland Media Toronto 175 Gordon Baker Rd. Toronto, ON M2H 0A2 Bids will be received until 12:00 noon Monday, June 13th, 2016 ATT: Circulation Manager Contract commencing: June 27th, 2016 Lowest or any bids will not necessarily be accepted. Only the successful Company will be contacted.

Metroland Media Toronto

INVITATION TO BID

Metroland Media Toronto is accepting tenders to deliver our weekly product door-todoor within the downtown Toronto area once per week. This entails bulk product pick up from our North York location on Wednesday’s, and have deliveries completed on Thursday’s by 7:00pm to all door-to-door locations. All applicants must be a registered business, have a cargo van or cube truck and a valid HST number. Bid packages available at the Reception desk of: Metroland Media Toronto 175 Gordon Baker Rd. Toronto, ON M2H 0A2 Bids will be received until 12:00 noon Monday, June 13th, 2016 ATT: Circulation Manager Contract commencing: June 30th, 2016 Lowest or any bids will not necessarily be accepted. Only the successful Company will be contacted.

Home Renovations

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Waste Removal

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All Garbage Removal! Home/ Business. Fast Same day! Free Estimates! Seniors Discounts. We do all Loading & Clean-ups! Lowest Prices. Call John: 416-457-2154 Seven days

PETER’S DEPENDABLE JUNK REMOVAL

From home or business, including furniture/ appliances, construction waste.